Controlled Substance Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Remote

Overview

The Controlled Substance Pharmacy Technician Specialist plays a crucial role in the pharmacy department, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining drug inventories while supporting various Northwestern Medicine locations.

In Short

• Work primarily at Northwestern Medicine's Old Irving Park Outpatient Center.
• Provide remote controlled substance auditing support to other locations.
• Initiate and facilitate drug purchasing for the pharmacy department.
• Monitor stock levels and evaluate purchasing patterns.
• Maintain appropriate drug inventories and coordinate deliveries.
• Facilitate returns and credits of expired or unneeded drugs.
• Process inter-department billing and perform monthly inspections.
• Assist in training new pharmacy technicians.
• Proficient in sterile compounding of IV admixtures.
• Work with management to improve workflow and inventory control.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR).
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification.
• At least 2 years of specialized or technical training.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness and 401(k) matching.
• Support for physical, emotional, and financial well-being.